Commis Pastry Chef (Fixed Term) in Surfers Paradise, Australia

Additional Information Commis Pastry Chef (Fixed Term)

Job Number 24168534

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Schedule Part-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

Pastry Commis Chef (Fixed Term)

About the Company

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes JW Marriott alongside 29 other Marriott brands. Marriott International is the world’s leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

About the role

Start your journey with the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa as a Commis Pastry Chef to help our passionate kitchen team to create mouth-watering food for our guests. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will form a key part of a team who are responsible for providing high quality product to our luxury guests. We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Commis Chef – Pastry, to join our fast paced and dynamic Kitchen operation.

Critical responsibilities:

• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum services

• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food

• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served

• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing

• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables

• Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment

• Prepare and cook food.

• Set-up, clean and break down work station

• Preparation and baking of all in house cakes, breads & pastries

Successful Candidates will have:

• Previous experience in a similar environment will be viewed favorably

• Trade qualification /be a qualified Pastry Chef

• Strong food safety knowledge

• Great communication skills

• Ability to work in a team and autonomously

• Passion for food and aspirations to grow your culinary career

The Benefits

Enjoy the benefits of:

• Unlimited strategic development and career opportunities

• Generous accommodation and food and beverage discounts including all properties within the Marriott International group

• Recognition programs to keep you motivated

• The best hotel training opportunities provided

• Wellbeing and mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

At Marriott, you can Be You – and that’s what makes us a certifiec Great Place to work!

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.